Mike is joined by fellow comedian / head / baseball fan Scott Rogowsky. (@scottrogowski) The two discuss minor league baseball, Mike's heartbreak caused by the NY Mets, sobriety at shows, turning on to Phish, hiatus' & traffic galore. Scott is a great dude, and we're happy to have him on Amigos. Mike discusses post show lotion for preventative maintenance. Follow us at @AmigosPod on Twitter & Instagram Follow @ScottRogowsky & @MikeFinoia Comedy dates at : www.mikefinoia.com Hosted on...
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Mike is joined by NYC's own Karina Rykman. Karina is the best. She is touring with her own band, she is holding down the rhythm for Marco Benevento, and she is NEVER living outside of NYC. The two discuss her upbringing in the music scene, Dave Drewitz, switching from guitar to bass, her first 5 iTunes purchases and so much more. Karina is tearing up the scene and we are happy to have her on the pod! Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 05, 2019•46 min
Mike & his friend, the hysterical Jessica Kirson (HBO's Crashing, Comedy Central, & more) catch up while doing gigs at the casino. The two talk farts, shitting, orgasms, sadness, comedy, drugs, and so much more. Jessica is one of the strongest, most respected comics working today. Google her, follow her, and support live comedy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2019•15 min
While in Denver, Mike caught up with the dudes from Amoramora, a Jamband based out of colorful Colorado. Although they're only 3 years old, they've performed over 250 live shows, trucked around the country, and had their camper catch on fire. Mike & the band talk road struggles, getting pulled dover by the fuzz, and more. Check them out live and follow at @Amoramora_Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2019•53 min
Mike talks to Nic Bodgal, the extremely talented concert poster artist and creative mastermind behind Oddline Design. The two nerd out on concert posters, the creative process, tripping and drawing, & much more. Mike talks about tour sneaker anxiety & his love of Wilco. Check out the episode and thanks for hanging! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 16, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Mike catches up with his old pal, guitar gunslinger Tim Palmieri ( Kung Fu / The Breakfast / Z3 ). The two discuss growing up, Jamming, Chris Farley, Frank Zappa, and work ethic. Tim is a powerhouse. His bands The Breakfast, Kung Fu, & Z3 are always playing live so be sure to check them out when they hit your town, and check out The Breakfast's new album Phantasmagoria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 09, 2019•1 hr 14 min
While in Denver, Mike had the pleasure of sitting down with String Cheese Incident's Keyboard Guru Kyle Hollingsworth. The two get deep quick. Kyle shares the secrets of his cat phase, writing with Robert Hunter, & the comedy albums that changed his life. The guys talk Horning's Hideout, the similarities & differences of live music & standup comedy, and the East vs. West Jamband war. Check out Kyle solo & SCI on tour this Spring & Summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Apr 30, 2019•55 min
In this week’s solo episode, Mike catches up with the Amigos about the Impractical Jokers Tour, Ghosts of the Forest, meeting Trey Anastasio’s dad, Italian Bread, maturity in writing, Neil Young, Mike’s stony experience at Claypool Lennon Delirium with a Cartoon icon, an amazing moment at DC Improv, What make’s a comedy club a great club, and the Miles Davis Autobiography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2019•50 min
Mike & comedian Jim Tews discuss the Beastie Boys Story, directed by Spike Jones, at the Kings Theater in Brooklyn NY. The two discuss accepting gifts, music, weird gigs, & more. Check out Jim Tews, and enjoy the pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Mike and 2/4th's of the Fear of a Craft Beer crew record a hang at Tennessee Beer Hall in Atlantic City to discuss Netflix Docs, The Grateful Dead, Food & Booze. In the intro, Mike talks about the Motley Crue movie "The Dirt", upcoming festivals, the Impractical Jokers bus tour, and the Gary Clark Jr. show at the Beacon Theater. We make ALL the podcast mistakes on this one, including eating, drinking, talking off mic, but fuck it this is what makes it fun! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 41 min
Mike visits with the coolest mofo alive, Mr. Ron Bennington (Bennington, Ron & Fez, Unmasked) to discuss that dirty mistress known as Manhattan, the power of music, being a grandfather, and David Bowie. Ron is the best and we at Amigos are so grateful for his time! Enjoy, Amigos! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Mike sits down with comedian / documentarian / psychedelic explorer Shane Mauss. The two discuss trips, comedy, Shane's epic DMT / Ketamine / Psilocybin journey which landed him in a facility, and his new documentary "Psychonautics: A Comic's Exploration of Psychedelics". The two agree that saying "I Don't Know" is a sign of intelligence. Mike recounts a week in Atlantic City, Floating, and the War on Drugs. Follow mike at @mikefinoia and shane at @shanecomedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Mike is joined by comedian Nathan Macintosh (Conan, Late Show, Fallon). These two handsome bastards discuss drugs, drinking, Jesus, the Devil, guilt, parents, and they even listen to Led Zeppelin & Lil' Wayne backwards for hidden messages. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 7 min
Fresh off the Impractical Joker Cruise, Mike and fellow comedian / IJ tour opener JF Harris reminisce about working with the Impractical Jokers on tour, highlights from the cruise, and having the privilege to perform in front of the best fans in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 20, 2019•57 min
Mike is joined by Jenn Kessler. Jenn is an artist, and she paints quite a lot. She is also a baker, Phish nut, and founder of the PhishChicks page on Instagram. The two talk riding the rail, PhishChicks, Jenn's meeting with her spirit guide, crystals, Big Cypress, Ticketmaster, and much more. Check out her page and thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Mike sits down with Noam Dworman, musician, guitarist, & owner of the Comedy Cellar. The two discuss Noam's childhood around the booming west village art scene in the 60's, the New York City music scene, and playing guitar. Almost every weekend you can catch Noam & his band playing above the Cellar at the Olive Tree Cafe. Thanks to Noam for his time and thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Mike is joined by Tom Marshall on this weeks episode to discuss motivation, literature, Sherlock Holmes, Jack Kerouac, life changing events, vital Phish nuggets of wisdom, and how words can somehow lead us in weird directions (maybe?). Enjoy!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 24, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Mike is joined by standup comedian / musician / artist Jim Tews (@jimtews) to discuss Jim's intro to music, his time in the Coast Guard, his affinity for graphic design & Weezer. Jim is a great dude and funny mofo so check him out. Mike also discusses his plans for Phish Summer Tour & shares a story about losing his shit on mushrooms at the 8/14/09 Phish show in Hartford, CT. Enjoy, like, rate, review!!! R.I.P William Stephenson 1957-2019 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Jan 16, 2019•1 hr 36 min
Mike is joined by Fox 5 New York's Steve Lacy. Steve's a massive Phish & Guns n Roses fans, and the two sit down for an in depth chat about music, being on the news, and the most recent YEMSG run. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 09, 2019•1 hr 46 min
Back from Burlington, Mike discusses his trip with his crazy dog, Phish at MSG, and doing standup in VT. Then, while in Philly doing stand-up back in November, Mike took a trip to the moon via Flotation Philly. It was his first float, and anxiety had her teeth in his guts. But the trip was great, and Mike, Russ & another 1st time floater grabbed lunch and a beer to discuss floating, transcendence, comedy, and the process of getting comfortable with comfort. Listen, like, subscribe, rate, rev...
Jan 03, 2019•51 min
Mike & Andy Fiori (@andyfiori) talk Phish MSG, predict the NYE Gag, Ween at the Capitol Theater, take listener questions, recap the year of concerts, comedy & more! Thanks for a great year Amigos! See you in 2019!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 27, 2018•1 hr 16 min
Mike is joined by Artie Lange (Crashing, Howard Stern, MadTV) to discuss Bruce Springsteen, comedy, The Grateful Dead, addiction, his years on Howard, his first time doing standup, growing up with a cool older cousin, and much more. Enjoy the episode, rate, review, and subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Mike sits down with comedian & friend Ted Alexandro to discuss love, relationships, stages of comedy, touring with Jim Gaffigan, recording his new special "Senior Class of Earth" which is available through All Things Comedy, and much more. Ted is a great comic and a great dude and you guys will love his comedy so check him out at tedalexandro.com and at @tedalexandro on social media. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 12, 2018•1 hr 28 min
While performing at San Francisco's legendary Punchline Comedy Club, Mike took a trip over the Golden Gate Bridge to Terrapin Crossroads to chat with guitarist Grahame Lesh. In between soundcheck and a gig with the Terrapin Family Band, Grahame sat down to discuss playing with his father Phil, Napster, Twiddle, discovering the Grateful Dead through newer renditions, & touring with Midnight North. Check out the episode & subscribe / rate / review on iTunes! Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See ac...
Dec 05, 2018•47 min
Mike Visits @NYCJamGal Jen Bernstein, High Times contributing writer, mother, cannabis connoisseur, and good friend. The two buddies discuss the growth of cannabis acceptance in society, it's many uses, discovery of music, and much more. Enjoy! Like, Share, Rate, Review!! #BlazeON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2018•1 hr 45 min
An Amigos listener named Adam spoke and we listened. He said, "can you explain Phish for beginners?" What a great idea!! Mike & his guest, Andy P. Smith, author of "100 Things Phish Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" & "The Last American Gypsy" break down their syllabus for Freshman Phish. Part 2 of 2. Like, Share, Subscribe, and Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2018•50 min
An Amigos listener named Adam spoke and we listened. He said, "can you explain Phish for beginners?" What a great idea!! Mike & his guest, Andy P. Smith, author of "100 Things Phish Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die" & "The Last American Gypsy" break down their syllabus for Freshman Phish. Part 1 of 2. Like, Share, Subscribe, and Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 21, 2018•45 min
Mike & Shawn catch up in NYC to discuss big venues vs. small venues, their favorite elements of the live concert experience, & bands that set out to create a singular experience for their fans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2018•46 min
Mike reviews the first 2 nights of performing at the Comedy Cellar in Las Vegas, Phish's first 2 nights of Halloween weirdness, and his new admiration for Marc Brownstein of Headcount & the Disco Biscuits. Head to iTunes, rate, review, and share. Stay Tuned for more from Vegas! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 02, 2018•33 min
I reminisce about Albany shows past, I discuss a weekend opening for the Impractical Jokers at Foxwoods Casino, I share my plan about my upcoming week at the Comedy Cellar in Vegas & Phish at MGM, and I narrow my Halloween Phish Wishlist down to 5 potential choices. If you are having fun, go to iTunes and rate, and review and tell a friend! XOXOX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 24, 2018•35 min
